Elad Benari

Elad Benari

News writer based in North America

Elad was born in Haifa, Israel, and currently resides in Canada.

News by Elad Benari

IDF Fighters to Netanyahu: Stop Attacking Bennett

62 soldiers, fighters and officers stand up for Naftali Bennett after he is constantly attacked by members of the Likud.

IDF Fighters to Netanyahu: Stop Attacking Bennett

Lieberman to be Summoned for Further Questioning

Justice Ministry indicates it is investigating new evidence in the case against Lieberman and will be summoning him for questioning.

Lieberman to be Summoned for Further Questioning

Turkey Denies Probing Jews Over Mavi Marmara

Turkey strongly denies reports it launched a probe into Jewish citizens for collaborating with Israel in the raid on the Mavi Marmara.

Turkey Denies Probing Jews Over Mavi Marmara

Egypt: Islamists Claim Lead in Second Vote

Egypt's ruling Islamists claim that preliminary referendum results show strong backing for a constitution rejected by the opposition.

Egypt: Islamists Claim Lead in Second Vote

Bin Laden Film Exaggerates CIA Techniques

Acting CIA director says the Hollywood film on bin Laden exaggerates the importance of information obtained by harsh interrogations.

Bin Laden Film Exaggerates CIA Techniques

Ahmadinejad: Iran in a 'Smart War' with the West

Iran is engaged in a "smart economic war" with Western powers, claims President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Ahmadinejad: Iran in a 'Smart War' with the West

Lavrov: Syria Consolidating Chemical Weapons

Russia's foreign minister says Syria has acted to consolidate its chemical weapons to prevent rebels capturing them.

Lavrov: Syria Consolidating Chemical Weapons

Egypt's VP Resigns, Vote on Constitution Continues

Egyptian VP Mahmud Mekki announces his resignation as Egyptians go to the polls in a referendum on a new constitution.

Egypt's VP Resigns, Vote on Constitution Continues

Netanyahu Congratulates Kerry on Nomination

"Kerry is a well-known supporter of Israel's security," says Netanyahu about Senator John Kerry.

Netanyahu Congratulates Kerry on Nomination

Moment of Silence to Remember Sandy Hook Victims

U.S. tech leaders and celebrities call for an "Internet moment of silence" to remember the victims of last week's massacre.

Moment of Silence to Remember Sandy Hook Victims

Arabs Attack Soldier, Steal His Weapon

PA Arabs attack an IDF soldier north of Jerusalem, steal his weapon and run off. Police and IDF investigating.

Arabs Attack Soldier, Steal His Weapon

Palestinian 'Refugees' Return to Damascus Camp

Thousands of people recognized as Palestinian refugees return to the Yarmouk camp that has become a battle ground.

Palestinian 'Refugees' Return to Damascus Camp

Madoff's Brother Sentenced to 10 Years

Peter Madoff, brother of financier Bernard Madoff, sentenced to 10 years in prison for cooking the books at the family investment firm.

Madoff's Brother Sentenced to 10 Years

Security Council Sanctions Two Iranian Firms

UN Security Council slaps sanctions on two Iranian firms accused of supplying arms to the Syrian government.

Security Council Sanctions Two Iranian Firms

PA Threatens 'Action' if Netanyahu Wins

Palestinian Authority threatens to sue Israelis at the International Criminal Court if Netanyahu wins another term as Prime Minister.

PA Threatens 'Action' if Netanyahu Wins

Putin Denies Russia is Propping Up Assad

Russia's President denied propping up Syria's Assad but says it's up to the Syrian people to decide on their leader.

Putin Denies Russia is Propping Up Assad

Israel to UN: Declare Hizbullah a Terrorist Group

Israel's ambassador to the UN in a letter to the Security Council: Time to recognize Hizbullah for what it really is.

Israel to UN: Declare Hizbullah a Terrorist Group

Bennett: I Won't Evict Jews from Their Homes

Bayit Yehudi chairman says he would not agree to evict Jews; rival parties slam him, claim he advocates that soldiers refuse to obey orders.

Bennett: I Won't Evict Jews from Their Homes

Russia Sends Military Destroyer to Iran

Russian destroyer arrives in southern Iran ahead of joint programs with the Islamic Republic's navy.

Russia Sends Military Destroyer to Iran

Turkey Declared a 'Prison for Reporters'

Reporters Without Borders says Turkey has become the “world’s biggest prison for journalists.”

Turkey Declared a 'Prison for Reporters'

Assad's Fall a Matter of Time, Says Turkish FM

The fall of Syria’s government is “only a matter of time,” predicts Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

Assad's Fall a Matter of Time, Says Turkish FM

IAF Chief Concerned over Hizbullah's UAVs

Israel's greatest concern is increased attempts by Hizbullah to attain accomplishments by sending UAVs into Israel, says IAF Commander.

IAF Chief Concerned over Hizbullah's UAVs

17-Day-Old Nurses' Strike Ends

Agreement between nurses and Finance Ministry will see the nurses' salaries being increased over 4.5 years.

17-Day-Old Nurses' Strike Ends

PA Government Workers Go on Strike

Employees of the Palestinian Authority government across Judea and Samaria start a strike over unpaid salaries. As usual, they blame Israel.

PA Government Workers Go on Strike

Prosor: Israeli Construction Not Obstacle to Peace

Israel's UN ambassador responds to European nations' condemnation. "Settlements are not and never have been the main obstacle to peace."

Prosor: Israeli Construction Not Obstacle to Peace

European Members of UNSC Condemn Israel

Europe's four member states in the UN Security Council strongly condemn Israel over its planned construction in Jerusalem.

European Members of UNSC Condemn Israel

Davutoglu to Iran: Tell Syria to End Violence

Turkish Foreign Minister urges Tehran to "send a clear message" to Syria's embattled regime to stop the violence against its own people.

Davutoglu to Iran: Tell Syria to End Violence

'There is No Terrorism in Syria'

Video: Syrian protesters demonstrating in favor of an Al-Qaeda linked group tell Obama that "the army is the terrorist".

'There is No Terrorism in Syria'

PA: Most of Security Council will Condemn Israel

PA's UN observer predicts that all members of the Security Council except the U.S. will condemn new Israeli construction.

PA: Most of Security Council will Condemn Israel

U.S. Lawmakers to Review Secret Report on Benghazi

U.S. lawmakers begin scouring a top secret report which could highlight security failings surrounding the attack in Libya.

U.S. Lawmakers to Review Secret Report on Benghazi

Nuland: Israeli Construction is 'Provocative'

U.S. State Department spokeswoman uses strong language to condemn Israeli building in northern Jerusalem.

Nuland: Israeli Construction is 'Provocative'

Thousands Flee Damascus Refugee Camp

Tens of thousands of the Yarmouk "Palestinian refugee" camp in Damascus flee as Assad's army attacks advancing rebels.

Thousands Flee Damascus Refugee Camp

Egypt: Low Turnout for Anti-Constitution Protest

Up to 2,000 people gather in Egypt to protest controversial draft constitution - far fewer than previous opposition protests.

Egypt: Low Turnout for Anti-Constitution Protest

Poll: Bayit Yehudi Will be Third Largest Party

If elections were held today, Naftali Bennett's party will win 12 seats and be the Knesset's third largest party, finds Channel 2 poll.

Poll: Bayit Yehudi Will be Third Largest Party

Obama to Support Ban on Owning Weapons

White House indicates President Obama will support a law that will place a ban on civilians owning assault weapons.

Obama to Support Ban on Owning Weapons

Shurat HaDin Helps U.S. Citizens Win Against Syria

Tel Aviv based Shurat HaDin represented two families of Americans in their successful lawsuit against the Syrian government.

Shurat HaDin Helps U.S. Citizens Win Against Syria

Lieberman, A-G at Odds Over Moral Turpitude

No plea bargain in Lieberman's case yet, after Attorney General says he won't give up on moral turpitude ruling.

Lieberman, A-G at Odds Over Moral Turpitude

UN Sending Chemical Weapons Kits to Troops

The United Nations is sending chemical weapons kits to troops in the Golan Heights because of growing fears over Syria's arsenal.

UN Sending Chemical Weapons Kits to Troops

Syrian Rebels Take Over Damascus Refugee Camp

Rebels have taken over the Yarmouk camp which is home to thousands of "Palestinian refugees".

Syrian Rebels Take Over Damascus Refugee Camp

Egypt's Prosecutor General Resigns

Egypt's prosecutor general gives into demands of lower prosecutors by agreeing to resign next week.

Egypt's Prosecutor General Resigns